Swamp Pop

Swamp pop is a unique musical genre born in the bayous and swamplands of Louisiana in the 1950s and 1960s, characterized by its blend of Cajun, zydeco, country, and rhythm and blues influences. The genre's distinctive sound is marked by a lilting rhythm, often featuring a strong emphasis on accordion and pedal steel guitar, alongside soulful, emotive vocals. Swamp pop's cultural significance lies in its reflection of the region's diverse heritage, with artists drawing on the rich musical traditions of Louisiana's Creole and Cajun communities. Emerging during a time of cultural change in the Southern United States, swamp pop provided a musical outlet for storytelling and social commentary, with songs often focusing on themes of love, heartache, and everyday life. While sharing similarities with other regional styles, such as zydeco and country, swamp pop's distinctive blend of influences and its laid-back, atmospheric sound set it apart, making it a beloved and enduring part of American roots music.

Latest Swamp Pop Release
Top Artists Spotify Logo
Bobbie Gentry
Jimmy Clanton
Billy Swan
Bobby Charles
Wayne Toups
Tommy McLain
Top Playlists
The Sound of Sonora Indie 2 Swamp Pop artists
weird girl music 1 Swamp Pop artist
Old Gods of Appalachia 1 Swamp Pop artist
Echoes of the Ages: A Melodic Voyage Through Time 1 Swamp Pop artist
Rolling Stone Magazine - 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (2024) 1 Swamp Pop artist

RecentMusic users are tracking 28 Swamp Pop artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 518 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Swamp Pop artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. June 25, 2025
  2. June 13
  3. June 12
  4. June 11
  5. June 10
  6. May 30
  7. May 29
  8. May 28
  9. May 27
  10. May 2
  11. May 1
  12. April 30
  13. April 29
  14. April 24
  15. April 18
  16. April 17
  17. April 16
  18. April 15
  19. April 4
  20. April 3
  21. April 2
  22. April 1
  23. March 28
  24. March 21
  25. March 20
  26. February 21
  27. February 7
  28. February 6
  29. February 5
  30. January 24
  31. January 21
  32. January 10
  33. January 9
  34. January 7
  35. December 27, 2024
  36. December 13
  37. December 12
  38. December 11
  39. December 10
  40. November 29
  1. June 13, 2025
  2. May 30
  3. May 29
  4. May 28
  5. May 27
  6. May 2
  7. May 1
  8. April 30
  9. April 29
  10. April 18
  11. April 4
  12. March 28
  13. March 21
  14. February 21
  15. February 7
  16. February 6
  17. January 24
  18. January 21
  19. January 10
  20. January 9
  1. June 25, 2025
  2. June 12
  3. June 11
  4. June 10
  5. April 24
  6. April 17
  7. April 16
  8. April 15
  9. April 3
  10. April 2
  11. April 1
  12. March 20
  13. February 5
  14. December 12, 2024
  15. December 11
  16. December 10
  17. October 17
  18. October 16
  19. September 19
  20. September 17